The APHL assessment provided workable, practical recommend-ations for increasing productivity and efficiency, all the while keeping our lab’s needs at the forefront.

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Alabama State Public Health Laboratory

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Organizational Consulting Services:

Our case-by-case consulting services range from operational process assessments, such as work flow space utilization, to aligning laboratory services with departmental priorities. APHL Organizational Consulting Services shares your public health mission, partnering to create customized solutions for your lab that keep affordability and efficiency top of mind. We understand the demands and restrictions of a working public health enterprise. In assessment, design and training, for the short or long term, we get in and get going—quickly finding manageable, practical ways to work with your staff and leadership at every phase.

Organizational and Facility Assessments

APHL offers a menu of assessments and evaluations including:

Quality Management Systems (QMS) assessments

Safety assessments

Test cost analysis

Review of operations and operational processes, including work flow and space utilization

Laboratory services and departmental priorities alignment

Staffing and workload analysis

Evaluation of internal and external communications among the laboratory, health departments and other stakeholders

Review of physical and mechanical plants for existing facilities

Observation of staffing levels, testing services and BSL space

Assessment of current facility’s ability to accommodate biosafety standards

Interim Laboratory Director Services

A current trend creates a tough challenge for public health: more laboratory directors retiring and leaving. When a vacancy cannot be managed internally, APHL can help by providing:

Qualified individuals for interim position

Resources for director search

Services to keep transition smooth

Custom-Created Action Report

After the assessment, you’ll receive a thorough but succinct report for the laboratory and health agency leadership, including: